Mark 4 Summary points

  • v 1 to 20 A parable (story illustrating a lesson) showing different ways we can react to the message about the coming Kingdom of God
    • The farmer sows seed in his field
    • The seeds fall into different types of earth, representing different responses from people
    • The message is that we should listen to God’s word and respond to it
  • v 21 to 34 More parables showing different aspects of the message of the Kingdom of God
    • v 21 to 29 The message of the Kingdom of God cannot be hidden and should be listened to
    • v 30 to 34 The message of the Kingdom is like a small seed that develops into something as big as a tree
  • v 35 to 41 Jesus stills a raging sea and questions the disciples' lack of faith

 Timeline AD 30

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